Karonga Archives

Malawi sells Livingstonia Uranium site for K21 million

Nov 03, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Kayelekera Uranium Mine Malawi has sold for 21 million Kwacha ($25 thousand) its Livingstonia uranium site to Lotus, the Australian company that bought the Kayelekera stakes from Paladin. The company says the Livingstonia site will… ...

Police wants Dzaleka Refugee camp moved to Karonga

Oct 21, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says Dzaleka Refugees Camp is compromising police operations and wants it moved from Dowa to Karonga district. This is according to Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service George… ...

Man gets 14 years for raping child in Karonga

Oct 20, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate's court has sentenced 43-year-old Chakufwa Nyirenda to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping a 7-year-old girl. The court heard through state prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Harrison Mtambalika that Nyirenda raped… ...

Over 300 traders detained along M1 road

Sep 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

More than 300 traders have been detained for hours at a roadblock near Chilumba Barracks in Karonga over tax evasion accusations. The traders were travelling in five buses from Tanzania and were allegedly stopped by… ...

Govt urged to address mob justice after mob burns man in Karonga

Aug 22, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) board member Undule Mwakasungula says the Lazarus Chakwera administration should address mob justice, including killings of people over witchcraft accusations. This was said on Friday during a press… ...

Ikwanga elected North coaches’ chair

Jul 07, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Northern Region Coaches have elected Kondwani Ikwanga as their new regional chairperson. Ikwanga got 21 votes replacing McNebert Kadzuwa who is now the head coach of Malawi women’s football National Team. He will be deputized… ...

Charcoal smuggling vehicle given to government

Jun 26, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Karonga First Grade Magistrate Court has ordered forfeiture of a lorry to Malawi Government after the vehicle was seized for transporting charcoal without permit. The vehicle registration number RU 4140 was impounded a few… ...